Techware Labs decided it was time to see where the Thecus N5550 stood in the new wave of today's NAS.

Initial Impressions
With a sturdy exterior and pleasant design, the N5550 has the looks of a high-tech gadget. While it may have all the right styling, it also provides great features. 'The decision by Thecus to include a front panel LCD is a big bonus in my opinion, as it allows for quick status updates without having to log into the management interface.'
Features
The N5550 utilizes a long list of SMB features to help reach your business needs including iSCSI, RAID migration and expansion, data backup/recovery tools, and much more. 'There are also a lot of features that are not necessarily SMB centric, such as photo/video/streaming support, IP camera, and mobile device support. The Thecus N5550 has an impressive feature list, which should cover just about anyone looking for a fully capable NAS in this product/price range.'
Conclusion
'The Thecus N5550 will deliver well beyond its price tag, compared to other 5-Bay NAS devices from competing vendors, which is a welcomed and unfortunately rare trait for tech products these days.'
Pros:
Impressive high performance
Responsive and functional web user interface
High value, considering feature set and performance vs. product cost
Reliability during unexpected drive failures
HDMI, USB, and Audio ports allow for direct KVM access
For the full review of the Thecus N5550 by Techware Labs go to:
http://www.techwarelabs.com/thecus-n5550-nas-server-review/
For more information on where to buy this product, go to:
http://www.thecus.com/wtb.php
For more information on the Thecus N5550, go to:
http://www.thecus.com/product.php?PROD_ID=76
About Thecus
Thecus Technology Corp. specializes in Network Attached Storage and Network Video Recorder solutions. Established in 2004 with the mission of making technology that is both intuitive and ground-breaking, Thecus offers products designed to appeal to both advanced and novice users. By combining a world-class storage R&D team with a commitment to customer satisfaction, Thecus is able to adapt to the market with its innovative NAS and NVR and fulfill the storage and surveillance needs of today's world.